[FC] Cover bolts

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

Let's just say that things have happened, some time ago and not in Oregon AFAIK.

BTW, I can send pics of an original engine lid screw to anyone who hasn't seen one and wants to.

Vern


Subject: Re: [FC] Cover bolts

> Hey Vern, Are you screwing around with us or are you a screw stealer or have
> you been screwed by those you hang around with??? <GGG> Or...........
> maybe you have a few screws loose............ALL Corvair owners are loyal 
> trustworthy
> and honest .............unless they live in Oregon??? <GGG> Are you in 
> charge of PR
> for next years convention in Oregon??? Was it you who chose an FC as the 
> conventon
> logo.............................. What's holding that FC 
> together.............pop rivets???
> 
> da Chuckster
> Chuck Armer
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> 
> At 07:35 AM 10/25/04 -0700, you wrote:
> >TiM,
> >
> >They are not machine screw threads; The original screws resemble #12 or 
> >#14 (I don't remember which) sheet metal screws.
> >
> >I've used sheet metal screws on my rampside, the original screws are very 
> >scarce and may mysteriously disappear at Corvair functions.
> >
> >Vern McIntosh
> >Bend, Oregon
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: TiM M [mailto:mr_tim34@yahoo.com]
> >Sent: 10/24/2004 2:51:15 PM
> >To: corvanatics@corvair.org
> >Subject: [FC] Cover bolts
> >
> > > Hi, I'm new to Corvairs and recently purchased a 1961
> > > Rampside. I'm having fun with it so far. The two rear
> > > covers came without any bolts holding them down. The
> > > front smaller cover takes 5/16 -18 bolts. The rear
> > > large cover appears to take a 1/4" bolt, but neither
> > > 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 bolts seem to fit any of the holes. I
> > > don't know if this is due to it sitting around with no
> > > bolts for who knows how long or what. I just wanted to
> > > be sure what the thread was before I got out the taps
> > > to clean things up.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > TiM
> > >
> > > '61 electric Rampside
> > >
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